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Slate 7 makes travel Wi-Fi a breeze
GL.iNet just released a new travel router called the Slate 7. This router has Wi-Fi 7 technology and a touch screen for controlling everything. The company started taking early orders on March 4, 2025, and people bought them up fast. Both the Super Early Bird and Early Bird deals sold out right away because everyone wanted one. The Slate 7 gives you super fast internet speeds - 688 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 2882 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. These speeds make watching 4K or 8K videos, playing games, or having video calls work without any problems. You can use VPNs with this router at great speeds, with OpenVPN running up to 100 Mbps and WireGuard going up to 540 Mbps. This helps keep your internet connection private and secure when you...
Qualcomm fights back in chip battle with Arm
Qualcomm recently sent secret complaints to government watchdogs across three regions, saying Arm Holdings unfairly blocks competitors when designing computer chips. These complaints went to market regulators in America, Europe, and South Korea. According to Bloomberg News, Qualcomm believes Arm blocks access to key tech and changes its rules to help its chip projects. Arm quickly rejected these claims as false. A person speaking for Arm told Tom's Hardware they stay focused on making better products and playing fair with everyone. They said Qualcomm just wants to distract people from their business argument and gain an edge. Arm feels very sure they will win this fight when all facts come out. Qualcomm argues that Arm walked away...
Team Group drops speedy 1TB microSD card
Team Group Inc. just released a new memory card called the ULTRA MicroSDXC A2 V30. This card reads data at speeds up to 200 MB/s and writes at speeds up to 170 MB/s. These fast speeds let you move high-quality photos and game files without waiting around. The card holds 1 TB of space, giving you plenty of room for all kinds of data and high-def videos. The card meets the A2 standard, making apps load faster. It also has a V30 rating, which means your videos record smoothly without interruptions. These features work great for many different uses for which people need microSD cards. You can use it with cameras, drones, game consoles, security cameras, and phones or tablets. The card handles storing data, launching games, and recording 4K...
Sanyatwe Cheers New Sports and Arts Role
The former army chief thanked President Mnangagwa for making him the Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture Minister. He feels deeply honored by this new job. The President swore him in at the State House located in Harare yesterday. Vice Presidents Dr Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi watched the ceremony along with many high-ranking officials. Lt-Gen Sanyatwe retired from military service just days ago. He expressed gratitude to the President, who leads the country and commands all defense forces. The ex-army boss said he feels humbled about the trust placed in him to run this important ministry. He believes the President showed special faith by picking him for this role. Sanyatwe talked about his plans for his new position. He...
Govt on high alert to keep Zimbabwe safe
Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe says security forces are ready across Zimbabwe. He spoke yesterday at a Harare press conference about safety measures. Everyone, including visitors to the country, should feel protected when going about their daily business. The police have sent enough officers everywhere to ensure people stay safe. The government is aware of illegal threats from certain troublemakers. Kazembe warned these people to stop their harmful activities. Nothing will stop the government from keeping the country secure as required by law. He expressed serious concerns about social media posts, fake press releases, and letters that try to stir up problems. These illegal attempts aim to gather crowds that would disrupt...
Mnangagwa picks Matatu as Zimbabwe army chief
President Mnangagwa has given Emmanuel Matatu a big promotion. The Zimbabwe president bumped Major-General Matatu up to Lieutenant-General. He also named him Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army effective right away. The changes happened because Mnangagwa serves as Commander-in-chief of all Zimbabwe Defence Forces. Dr. Martin Rushwaya announced these changes yesterday. He is the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet. The official statement mentioned that this happened under Sections 216 and 89 of the Zimbabwe Constitution. The Defence Act Chapter 11:02 sections 11(1)(a) and 11(4) also played a part in making this happen. The president acted within his legal powers. Matatu takes over from Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe...
NSSF Forum shakes up procurement game
The National Social Security Fund brought together many suppliers, buyers, and other important people on March 26, 2025. They met at the 9th Suppliers Forum to talk about new ideas and chances in buying goods and services. Everyone gathered under the banner 'Unlock the Future of Procurement.' The meeting showed how smart buying practices can help grow the economy and improve the country. NSSF Managing Director Patrick Ayota discussed the fund's future buying plans, which are based on computers, earth-friendly practices, and working with partners. The fund spent 827.1 billion shillings on purchases last year. Ayota stressed the fund's desire to work better and make a bigger difference. He said they use digital tools to save time and...
Machar stuck in house arrest as peace deal falls apart
South Sudan opposition forces just declared their peace deal dead after President Kiir locked up their leader. The military grabbed Dr. Riek Machar Wednesday night around 9:46 PM, according to SPLA-IO deputy chairman Oyet Nathaniel Pierino. Security agents from multiple forces stormed into Machar's home under direct orders from President Salva Kiir. They placed both Machar and his wife, Angelina Teny, under house arrest right in Juba. The security teams also arrested all of Machar's bodyguards and protection staff and moved them to different locations across the city. The 2018 peace agreement, called R-ARCSS, that both leaders signed, has completely fallen apart. Oyet claims this arrest destroys any chance for lasting stability in the...
Uganda floods got the govt working together
The Uganda government is working hard to fix the flood problems caused by heavy rains, said Denis Hamson Obua, the Government Chief Whip. He spoke to Parliament Thursday about these efforts. He expressed his sadness for the families who lost loved ones during recent floods and asked for quick action to reduce the harm from bad weather conditions. Obua shared what scientists from the Water and Environment Ministry discovered about why the weather changed. The Indian Ocean has tropical cyclones that affect Uganda's weather patterns. During February, the sun moves nearer to the equator, which heats things. Uganda sits right on the equator, making temperatures climb very high. Obua explained that cities trap more heat than rural areas...

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